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1 Spain after Franco Juan Carlos Ocaña Aybar [4º ESO] Geography and History Bilingual Studies IES Parque de Lisboa, Alcorcón (Madrid) 1

2 Democratic Spain ( ) 1. The Democratic Transition The Beginning of Change The first monarchy government, led by Carlos Arias Navarro, was reluctant to introduce political changes, however, from 1976 on, with Adolfo Suárez in office a young man from Francoism but eager for change a series of important initiatives were established: political prisoners were pardoned and the return of exiled people was facilitated; political parties are legalized, including the Communist Party of Spain, and trade associations. The Francoist Parliament ( Cortes franquistas ) themselves (and later by popular referendum) approved the political reform, which paved the way to democratic elections. Adolfo Suárez swearing in 2

3 The 1977 Elections The first democratic elections in the Spanish parliament, since February 1936, were held on July 15 th, The elections represented the victory of Adolfo Suárez s party, the Union of the Democratic Centre (Unión de Centro Democrático, UCD) while the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (Partido Socialista Obrero Español, PSOE) then became the main oppositional party. Parliament s fundamental task was the drafting of a constitution, which would later be ratified by the Spanish people in the referendum of December 6, Difficult Moments The transitional period, was nevertheless not an easy time: the terrors of the Civil War were still deepseated in the collective memory of the people, the stance of the army, the weakness of the political parties, and the society s political inexperience. It is also necessary to place this political process in the violence turmoil caused by terrorism (especially that of ETA) as well as the severe economic crisis, which therefore prompted the abundant labor disputes. In spite of everything, the Spanish transitional period became a model to imitate, with its peaceful transition from a dictatorship to a democracy. 3

4 2. The Spanish Constitution of 1978 After the 1977 Elections, the Spanish Parliament realized the necessity of creating a new constitutional text that would be shared by all. This was known as a consensus. This need fostered a meeting in which seven representatives from different political parties ( the Constitutional fathers ) presented a preliminary draft to the Spanish parliament in January The Congress of Deputies approved the constitution (325 votes in favor, 6 against, and 14 abstentions) on October 31 st, The Senate also confirmed it later on. On December 6th, 1978, the Spanish people, in a referendum, enacted the constitution (87% in favor). The King finally sanctioned the new legal framework on December 7 th, In a referendum, political decisions, which are of special importance, are subject to a popular vote. The 1978 Constitution What is a Constitution? The constitution is the State s fundamental law (this is why it is also known as the Magna Carta ), and it is important because: It outlines citizen s rights and duties. Sets and regulates the system of power. Defines the state s political bodies and their functions, as well as its territorial organization. It is the basis for the subsequent legislative system. The Structure of the State The Preliminary Title defines Spain as a social and democratic state, in which the national sovereignty resides in the people. The state s structure is that of a constitutional monarchy. It recognizes political pluralism and the importance of trade unions and business associations. Title 1. Rights and Fundamental Duties It guarantees Spaniards universal human rights and all fundamental freedoms, abolishes the death penalty, and recognizes the freedom of education, enterprise, and market economy. It also proclaims that there is no official state religion. Among its duties, it must defend Spain (recognizing the possible objection) and sustain the state s economy 4

5 and knowledge of the Castilian language (while also recognizing all other official languages from their respective autonomous communities). Titles 2-7. Government Bodies The Spanish political form is a constitutional monarchy, with the role of arbitration but with no executive power. The parliament is a guarantor of the national sovereignty, with a bicameral composition (Congress and Senate). It is also responsible for assuming legislative power. The prime minister and the executives are elected by the parliament. They must also report to the parliament. He presides the government which holds the executive power. Courts and tribunals hold the judicial power. Citizen s freedoms and rights are insured by the Constitutional Court. Title 8. The States Territorial Organization As it states in article 2, the Constitution is based on the indissoluble unity of the Spanish nation, the common and indivisible homeland of all Spaniards, and recognizes and guarantees the right to autonomy of the nationalities and regions which make it up and the solidarity among all of them. Each of the autonomies shall have their own government, parliament, statute, and powers that correspond. It also emphasizes the role of local authorities, such as city councils. 3. Democratic Governments The different political parties, who have recently gained access to the Spanish government, have developed a policy based upon a series of common themes: Political power decentralization through giving regions a certain degree of home rule. Consolidation of a welfare state (pensions, education, and universal health care), and democratic rights (freedoms, politics, and individuals). Modernization of the country (infrastructure, research...). Adaptation of the Spanish economy to a more open and globalized market economy (especially difficult in periods of economic crisis) Fight against terrorism, especially against ETA (but also against GRAPO, Islamic, and extreme right groups). Fostering the process of opening up Spain to the outside world, in particular its integration within Europe. 5

6 The government of Adolfo Suárez ( ) Adolfo Suárez, in power since 1976, consolidated his political position with the UCD victory in the 1977 and 1979 elections. The harsh economic crisis led to a consensus policy on economic and social issues (The Moncloa Pact of 1977). Los Pactos de la Moncloa Self-government was restored in the so-called historical nationalities (such as Catalonia or Basque Country) and the process was opened to the remainder of the regions. Terrorism stroke hard in this period, with the highest number of victims from the ETA and GRAPO terrorist groups. The end of UCD ( ) Internal disagreements within UCD, forced the resignation of Suárez, who was later replaced by Leopoldo Calvo Sotelo. On February 23 rd, 1981, the election of the new prime minister brought about an attempt of military coup that finally failed. King Juan Carlos intervention and the role of mass media were crucial to abort the coup. During Calvo Sotelo s brief time in power, Spain joined the western political-military organization NATO (a decision initially opposed by PSOE). Through his term a strong economic crisis persisted. 6

7 The first Socialist stage ( ) The 1982 elections granted absolute majority to the Spanish Sociality Party (PSOE) and Felipe González became the new prime minister. In domestic policy completed the autonomic map, implemented a liberal economic policy, which opposed trade unions in several different occasions (general strikes). Under his term, Spain joined the European Economic Community (EEC) in One year later, González, changing dramatically his party s earlier stance, supported Spain remaining in NATO in a referendum. Overt this period the Spanish welfare state consolidated with great advancements in health care and education. However, the social consequences of a new economic crisis that broke up in the early 1990s and some serious cases of corruption (Roldán) were instrumental to the end of his governmental rule. The Government under PP-People s Party ( ) Jose María Aznar re-founded the strong center-right party (People s Party), which led him to victory in the 1996 elections and absolute majority win in the 2000 elections. A major success for Aznar and his government was the European Union currency conversation to the euro in He also eliminated compulsory military service. In international affairs, Aznar supported the US government under president G. Bush, especially after the 9-11 attacks in the United States (2001). Blair, Bush and Aznar The political consequences for supporting the Iraq War and the impact from the March 11, 2004 Madrid train bombings facilitated PP s defeat in the 2004 elections. 7

8 The Second Socialist Stage ( ) 11M Terrorist attacks in Madrid José Luís Rodríguez Zapatero was elected prime minister in One of his first decisions, the withdrawal of Spanish troops from Iraq, although rather popular in Spain chilled USA-Spain relationship. Zapatero s government adopted new social laws (such as the law of dependency and the legalization of gay marriage) that were quite protested against by the right parties. After a quite controversial truce with ETA, which was broken by the terrorist group with an awful attack in Madrid airport, Zapatero achieved to obtain in 2011 a definitive ceasefire of the terrorist organization. 829 killings and 84 kidnappings were the terrible death toll of ETA. However, the mishandling of the harsh economic crisis started in 2007 led to a landslide victory of PP in ETA ceasefire 8

9 4. The new Spanish society Demography Since 1978, different factors had contributed to a sharp decrease of Spanish birthrate: the economic problems and the persistence of unemployment, the great incorporation of woman in the public sphere, and the new family models. Although mortality remains quite low and Spanish have a very high life expectancy, Spain s population has stalled and soon will start decreasing. Spain has one of the lowest fertility rates in the world and one of the highest life expectancy, both facts led to higher proportions of older people and therefore a rapidly ageing population. In respect to migratory movements, the amount of internal migration between regions is declining. In the last years Spain has transformed from being a place in which emigrants moving abroad into a country in which immigrants are a statistically significant part of the population. Spanish Demographic structure, a reflection of the social changes ( ) The Spanish population from 1975, a young population model In 1975 there were about 35,824,000 residents, 100,000 were immigrants (1976). It was a young population, with a great age group from five to fifteen year olds. The life expectancy rate was 70.4 years old for men and 76.2 for women The fertility rate was 2,8 children per woman and the average age of women at the birth of their first child was 24.9 years old. The percentage of births to unmarried women was only 2.16% The urban population in the early 1970s was 55%, as a result of a previous rural exodus. The active population was fairly balanced between the secondary and the tertiary sectors, but also with a significant amount dedicated to the primary sector. The Spanish population at the beginning 21 st century, a new demographic model 9

10 At the beginning of the 21 st century, the population was 46,157,822 inhabitants (2008), with 11.41% of immigrants. It was an aging population, with most people between the ages of 30 and 44 years old. The life expectancy rate for women was 83 years old and 77 for men. The fertility rate decreased to 1.45 children per woman and the average age of women at the birth of their first child increased to 29.4 years old. The percentage of births to unmarried women was 30.6% (2007). The urban population rose to 67% (2005), mostly concentrated in a few metropolitan areas. Most of the population worked in the service sector. The number of Spaniards working in the primary sector plummeted. New social patterns Since the end of Franco s dictatorship, the Spanish society has dramatically changed: A post-industrial society model was born: a powerful service sector, an important middle class, a consumer society. Welfare state consolidated (healthcare, pensions, social policies). However, pockets of poverty and structural unemployment still exist. This shortcomings have highly increased over the last economic crisis which started in A new family model (divorce, civil matrimony, single-parent families). Spain has change from being a country of emigration into a country of immigration. Our country has become a multicultural country in a short period time. A secularized society, where the Catholic Church has lost importance. The role of women has changed. Although differences and problems persist, women have acquired all sort of rights and improve dramatically their situation. 10

11 5. Spanish economy A difficult economic transition The global 1973 crisis, caused by the sharp rise in oil prices, greatly disturbed the fragile Spanish economy during the end of the 70s: inflation, unemployment, public debt, and commercial deficit. The economic policy of UCD governments (Moncloa Pact of 1977 economic and social pact that involved all the main parties) and the first socialist governments was very similar: increase tax burden, renovate the outdated industrial sectors (such as mining, textiles or steel), and increase public spending. The crisis lasted until 1986, after the western world economy s general recovery. The impact of Spanish integration in Europe In 1986 Spain joined the European Union. It was undoubtedly a factor of modernization for several reasons: The entry into the European Single Market forced the country to make many adjustments to harmonize Spain s economic sectors (agriculture mainly) to European standards. It also facilitated the expansion of international Spanish companies. The arrival of European aid funds were used, above all, to improve infrastructures, as well as to invest in the country s most disadvantaged regions. The adoption of the Euro forced the country to become more focused on economic stability. 11

12 Globalized economy Since the mid-1990s, Spain was able to cope with an increasingly more globalized world economy. The country went through a period of strong economic growth partly based on a strong domestic consumption. The country s economic stability was based on inflation and public deficit control. The opening of Spanish banks and companies abroad. Spain became the first European investor in Latin America. 12

13 Weakness of the Spanish economic model However, this economic growth had serious shortcomings that showed up in a dramatic way when a new global economic crisis took place... In times of economic crisis, such as the one that began in 2007, the Spanish economic model s many weaknesses appeared again in a stark way: The excessive dependence on the construction sector, which was viewed as an authentic real estate bubble, especially in the coastal areas. The chronic trade deficit, especially the strong dependency on fossil fuels (gas, petroleum). Spanish companies low productivity and limited investment in research and development (I+D). From 2007 Spain is going through a very serious crisis with a dramatic social consequence: unemployment. 13

14 4. Spain opens up to the world Foreign policy In spite of their differences, the varied democratic governments have remained and still follow the same essential objectives in foreign policy. These can be defined as follows: The Spanish foreign policy, which was initiated during the Cold War, secured Spain s alliance with the Western bloc (admission to NATO in 1981). A policy that has remained over the years. However, Spain s foreign policy went through a turbulent period in the early 2000s. Our country moved from a total support of Aznar s government to U.S. policy after 9-11, endorsing the controversial American invasion of Irak in 2011, to an immediate withdrawal of our armed forces from Iraq after Zapatero s victory in The historical ties with Latin America and the reciprocal migratory movements made the relationship between both sides of the Atlantic much stronger. Ibero-American Summits is an example of this important aspect of our foreign policy. Another strategically important area is the Maghreb, due to its neighborly ties (Morocco), its dependence on energy (Algeria) and the prevention of Islamic terrorism after the attacks in Madrid in 2004 Defense missions overseas Since 1989, 100,000 Spanish military personnel have participated in more than 50 military operations and provided humanitarian aid in four continents. Whether under the flag of the United Nations, United Nations peacekeepers (called Blue Berets ), European Union, or NATO, the Spanish armies have been involved in all kinds of missions, some in very quarrelsome areas and some at the expense of a significantly high toll of human lives. The most common have been peacekeeping missions. In these missions, observers (unarmed officers to verify the continuation of a cease-fire or to patrol borders) or armed troops (who ensure that the humanitarian aid or peace policies are implemented in an area) are sent. Our armed forces have participated in missions all over the world: Somalia, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Kosovo, Congo, Chad.. 14

15 Spain in Europe Although there were timid attempts during Franco s dictatorship, the dictatorial character of Franco s regime prevented our country from joining then then called European Communities (now known as the European Union). Once died the dictator, Spain formally applied for membership in July 1977 and negotiations began in February The accession process was nevertheless completed on June 12th, 1985, with the signing of the Treaty of Accession. Since joining, Spain has actively participated in the European construction process. Their accession also coincides with a greater momentum toward effective economic integration, greater political cooperation, as well as geographical broadening. Spain actively participates in EU institutions such as the European Parliament, the European Council and the European Commission. Two crucial steps were the Treaty of Schengen, in which our country participates, that allows free movement of people through most of EU members frontiers, and the establishment of the Euro as a common currency. Spain was one of the first countries that got rid of the old currency (peseta) and adopt the Euro in As a consequence of the European Cohesion Policy, Spain has also received a great amount of funds from the EU that have greatly helped the modernization of our economy. 15

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